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Moscow begins testing of the GAZelle e-City electric minibus

Green Car Congress

SUE Mosgortrans has started testing GAZelle e-City electric minibuses, produced by Russia’s GAZ. (The e-City is based on GAZ’s diesel-powered City minibus.) The electric bus accommodates 16 passengers, 13 of them with seats. The tests of the electric minibus will last until the end of February 2024. Such minibuses are suited for narrow roads and small passenger traffic.

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Chevy Silverado EV WT vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Pro: Electric work trucks compared

Green Car Reports

With pricing information for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) trickling out ahead of its planned launch, it's time for an initial comparison with the rival Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, simply by price and range. Both the Silverado EV WT and Lightning Pro are aimed at fleet customers rather than retail buyers, addressing an important.

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Study shows that airborne nanoparticles trigger autophagy in lung cells

Green Car Congress

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that air pollution particles activate a cellular defense mechanism known as autophagy, which may reduce the ability of cells to fight off other harms. The findings were published in the journal Autophagy Reports. We know that diseases, especially lung diseases, can result from air pollution exposure.

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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildout

Green Car Reports

There’s a lot riding on the success and effectiveness of the $7.5 billion nationwide network of EV chargers that’s taking form based on the last week's updates from the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Tesla has its comprehensive Supercharger network for its vehicles, and the Electrify America network has allowed EV road.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Amogy, Skansi and SEAM to explore ammonia as fuel for offshore supply vessels

Green Car Congress

Amogy, a developer of ammonia power solutions ( earlier post ); Skansi Offshore , a shipping company located in the capital of the Faroe Islands; and Norwegian system developer and integrator SEAM , have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate potential technology collaboration in the field of ammonia application, with the common goal of decarbonizing the offshore industry.

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New Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries charges much faster

Electrek

The new Tesla Model Y, built with BYD batteries at Gigafactory Berlin, charges significantly quicker than the previous version. more… The post New Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries charges much faster appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla ships more vehicles from China to North America

Teslarati

Update: 1:41 PM EDT: Para 3 updated for accuracy. Tesla is shipping another batch of vehicles from China to North America as a second ship packed with all-electric cars built at Gigafactory Shanghai is on its way to Canada. It is a move that further solidifies Tesla’s strategy to send vehicles from Shanghai to the North American market, and it may be indicative of further shipments from China to Canada.

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WPI-led team develops dry-print process to make better, cheaper electrodes for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Yan Wang has developed a solvent-free process to manufacture lithium-ion battery electrodes that are greener, cheaper, and charge faster than electrodes currently on the market. In an open-access paper in the journal Joule , the group reported on a dry-print (DP) manufacturing process that avoids the toxic solvents and the long drying times needed when manufacturing electrodes with slurries and conventional production methods.

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Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are showing overwhelming support for Elon Musk in a reelection vote despite the recent controversies after buying Twitter. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies appeared first on Electrek.

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Panasonic and Marubeni to establish a JV to provide fleet management services for commercial EVs in Japan

Green Car Congress

Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Marubeni Corporation will establish a joint venture for the purpose of providing fleet management services for commercial electric vehicles. Panasonic HD and Marubeni aim to provide integrated support for the introduction and operations of EVs to large fleet operators. While the adoption of EVs is gaining traction globally, there are limited numbers of use cases involving large EV fleets in Japan.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Tesla Bot has got our competitive juices flowing, says Boston Dynamics CEO

Electrek

Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter has commented on Tesla Bot, Tesla’s humanoid robot project, and he says it ignited a competitive spirit at the company. more… The post Tesla Bot has got our competitive juices flowing, says Boston Dynamics CEO appeared first on Electrek.

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EPA and Justice Department announce settlement to reduce hazardous air emissions at BP Products’ Whiting Refinery; $197M in injunctive relief, $40M penalty

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a Clean Air Act Settlement with BP Products North America Inc., (BPP), a subsidiary of BP plc, requiring control technology expected to reduce benzene by an estimated seven tons per year, other hazardous air pollutants (HAP) by 28 tons per year, and other volatile organic compound emissions (VOC) by 372 tons per year at its Whiting Refinery in Indiana.

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EV Charging Between Canada & The US? Enjoy The New Binational EV Corridor

CleanTechnica EVs

Canada and the US have announced a collaborative alternative fuel network, to be called the Binational EV Corridor, which is designed to assure EV drivers from both countries that they’ll have easy, reliable charging when travels take them across the border.

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Bridgestone Introduces EV Grand Touring Tire For Electric Vehicles

Electric Cars Report

Bridgestone Americas has introduced its new Turanza EV grand touring tire, the company’s first-ever replacement tire designed specifically for premium electric vehicles and the first to feature Bridgestone ENLITEN technology. Launching immediately at tire retailers nationally, the new Bridgestone Turanza EV grand touring tire was purposefully designed to account for the unique vehicle dynamics of EVs, […] The post Bridgestone Introduces EV Grand Touring Tire For Electric Vehicles appeared

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

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Toyota plans to boost US hybrid production with demand

Green Car Reports

Toyota plans to increase U.S. hybrid production to meet what the automaker says is strong demand for the vehicles. The automaker recently announced a new assembly line at its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant for 2.4-liter turbocharged and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engines used in hybrid powertrains for both the Toyota and Lexus brands.

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After Tesla snub, Oklahoma lands a 3 GW solar factory

Electrek

Enel North America has officially named Oklahoma as its choice for its 3-gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory – the largest economic development project in the state’s history. more… The post After Tesla snub, Oklahoma lands a 3 GW solar factory appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk presses Associated Press for receipts on Twitter misinformation claims

Teslarati

Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has called out the Associated Press over the news agency’s claims about misinformation on Twitter. The AP had noted that false claims about the 2020 US elections being “rigged” are still “thriving” on the social media platform. As per the Associated Press , an analysis by media intelligence firm Zignal Labs on behalf of the publication found that the ten most widely shared tweets which promoted the idea that the 2020 ele

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Scotland’s first electric semi truck is going to haul a whole lot of whisky

Electrek

Volvo Trucks and Chivas Brothers are launching a two-year pilot program that will see Scotland’s first electric semi truck transporting the country’s largest export – Scotch whisky. more… The post Scotland’s first electric semi truck is going to haul a whole lot of whisky appeared first on Electrek.

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Can Targeted Tax Credits Bring Clean Energy to Coal Country?

Energy Institute at HAAS

The Bidenomics of place-based climate policy. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a big climate deal. At the heart of this deal are billions of dollars in clean energy tax … Continue Reading Can Targeted Tax Credits Bring Clean Energy to Coal Country?

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Tesla drivers are again claiming cars accelerate by themselves

Electrek

After a series of accidents, some Tesla drivers are back again claiming the cars are accelerating by themselves. As usual, the problem appears to be behind the wheel. more… The post Tesla drivers are again claiming cars accelerate by themselves appeared first on Electrek.

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How Is Cleantech Faring In The Current Economic Climate?

CleanTechnica EVs

Global economic conditions seem to be a little tumultuous at the moment, don’t they? In this post, I’m going to look at the US situation only, but as we know, the US is a pretty good proxy for global economic conditions. I’m also going to go briefly into how that seems to be affecting cleantech.

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BMW is adding AWD and RWD options to its i4 and i7 EVs this year

Electrek

BMW USA just shared a model update for summer 2023 that includes two new EV variants consumers should see delivered before year’s end. First, BMW is introducing a lower priced all-wheel drive (AWD) version of its i4 Gran Coupe, plus a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version of the new i7 EV. Those models will also feature a new operating system from BMW called iDrive 8.5. more… The post BMW is adding AWD and RWD options to its i4 and i7 EVs this year appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW, V2X, And The Death Of The Gasmobile

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW is stepping up from vehicle-to-grid EV charging to kick vehicle-to-everything (V2X) into gear, with an assist from the California utility PG&E

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Volvo Group scores its largest order for electric trucks, saving up to 50K tons of CO2 annually

Electrek

Volvo Group just secured its largest order for electric trucks to date, a win for the company and the industry. The company signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Swiss sustainable building solutions leader Holcim. more… The post Volvo Group scores its largest order for electric trucks, saving up to 50K tons of CO2 annually appeared first on Electrek.

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US charger reliability, Toyota hybrid production, Silverado EV WT vs. F-150 Lightning Pro: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota is seeking to boost U.S. production of hybrid powertrains. The upcharge will be high to get a Silverado EV with a 450-mile range. And will data reporting requirements make the federal EV charging network reliable? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. With more information about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) trickling.

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Ford details EV plans, new electric truck and three-row SUV coming at Capital Markets Day

Electrek

On Monday’s Capital Markets Day, Ford detailed its second-generation electric vehicles, including a new full-size pickup and three-row SUV EVs. The new models will help the automaker deliver on its EV targets going forward. more… The post Ford details EV plans, new electric truck and three-row SUV coming at Capital Markets Day appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla owner behind viral gas station fill-up blunder explains incident

Teslarati

A Tesla Model Y owner who was behind a viral “gas station fill-up blunder” video recently provided some context as to why she ended up trying to fill up her all-electric crossover with gas. A video of 22-year-old Danielle Wright and her white Tesla Model Y made the rounds online earlier this month. The video, which was shared across social media, featured Wright walking around her Tesla at a gas station, seemingly looking for a way to fill up the Model Y.

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Ford doesn’t expect EV battery supply to be a production roadblock

Electrek

At its Capital Markets Day, VP of EV industrialization at Ford model e, Lisa Drake, said that the EV battery supply chain is “not necessarily a constraint.” Due to the arrangements Ford has made, including the new lithium deals revealed on Monday, the automaker is sticking to its two million EV run rate goal. more… The post Ford doesn’t expect EV battery supply to be a production roadblock appeared first on Electrek.

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Zeekr starts delivery of Zeekr 001 with CATL Qilin Battery

Electric Cars Report

Zeekr, the premium electric mobility brand from Chinese automotive giant Geely Holding Group, has started deliveries in China of the Zeekr 001, equipped with cutting-edge Qilin batteries developed by CATL. The Zeekr 001, in its WE variant, offers an optional 140 kWh battery, enabling an astounding range of up to 1,032 kilometers according to Chinese […] The post Zeekr starts delivery of Zeekr 001 with CATL Qilin Battery appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Audi Q8 e-tron first drive: Notable improvements where it truly counts – in the battery and motor

Electrek

Last November, Audi announced a rebranding of its flagship e-tron model to the Q8 e-tron, establishing it as its top-of-the-line EV model and solidifying its place in the c-segment without any more confusion. I recently got the opportunity to explore the added performance of both the Audi Q8 e-tron quattro and Sportback through the Redwoods and along the coast of Sonoma County in California.

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It’s Now Fairly Easy To Spot Electric Buses On The Streets Of Nairobi

CleanTechnica EVs

The transition to electric mobility is gaining momentum around the world. We regularly get updates on sales charts from several markets around the world right here on CleanTechnica. Most of the time, we get good news of record market share for electric vehicles in the new vehicle sales charts in these market updates.

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Cadillac Announces Escalade IQ: The First All-Electric Escalade

Electric Cars Report

The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be revealed later this year and promises the same commitment to craftsmanship, technology and performance that has helped the Escalade nameplate dominate the large luxury SUV segment for the last 20 years. The Escalade IQ will join the Lyriq and the upcoming Celestiq as Cadillac continues to build an all-electric […] The post Cadillac Announces Escalade IQ: The First All-Electric Escalade appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Utterly Unrealistic Range Tests Are Uninforming and (Mostly) Useless

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent press release from GM Brazil, the story of a wild range test of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV was shared. To commemorate the launch of the vehicle in Brazil, GM’s South American division worked with a local university to wring out as many miles as possible from the vehicle’s battery pack. The result?

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Daimler Buses to unveil Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell at GPTS 2023

Electric Cars Report

At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines vast range with high passenger capacity. In the articulated bus variant, available from June, the […] The post Daimler Buses to unveil Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell at GPTS 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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